The Hamilton County Health Department encourages all eligible residents to get their COVID-19 vaccination. You do not have to make an appointment to get your shot. The COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to over 2.8 billion people worldwide and is a safe and effective tool at preventing hospitalization and death. Please stop by our Tennessee Riverpark, Sequoyah Health Center and Birchwood Clinic locations during regular business hours to receive your free shot. For any further questions, please call our hotline at 423-209-8383 or visit our online calendar at vaccine.hamiltontn.gov to see where the Health Department is offering an event today.